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Survive an elevator freefall

How to survive an elevator freefall

It's a fact. Elevators and escalators kill about thirty people each year. What could you possibly do to avoid the humility of dying such a death? Believe it or not, there are things you can do, and MANswers has ...

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Make your own fire piston

How to make your own fire piston

A simple lighter that never runs out of fuel? You can actually make one for less than five bucks. Now you'll never be stranded without fire.

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Tie a monkey's fist knot

How to tie a monkey's fist knot

This video will show you how to tie a monkey's fist (the knot, not the primate- you would have to find another video for that).

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Build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

How to build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

Here are eyewitness Eskimo secrets to building your very own igloo. The key is very cold blocks of snow/ice. Snow/ice is not the powder that falls in your yard. It needs to be brick like. Firm, hard and sturdy ...

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Identify wild plants for eating

How to identify wild plants for eating

Never get hungry again if you somehow get lost in the woods. The trick is to figure out which plants are good to eat, and which are poisonous. Learning the difference is essential, especially if you want to go ...

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How To Be Prepared for Natural Disasters

Be Prepared for Natural Disasters

It is best to put two disaster kits together: one for your car in case a disaster strikes while you are away from the house, and another ...more

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How To Make a Tornado Survival Kit

Make a Tornado Survival Kit

The chances of surviving a tornado are higher than most people think. With a nice kit ready, you will be more prepared. Find a medium sized ...more

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How To Prepare for a Hurricane

Prepare for a Hurricane

Hurricane season (usually lasting from June 1 through November 30) can be a nerve racking time for everyone. Not only for those whose homes ...more

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How To Prepare for a Tornado

Prepare for a Tornado

Scientists have made great strides in their ability to predict , detect, and monitor tornadoes , but these deadly storms still often strike ...more

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How To Protect Your Home from a Wildfire

Protect Your Home from a Wildfire

Bushfire, Brushfire, Forest fire, Wildfire, call it what you will, these fires are a very real part of life in many places. Every summer we ...more

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How To Recover from a Disaster

Recover from a Disaster

Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is ...more

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How To Survive a Dust Storm or Sandstorm

Survive a Dust Storm or Sandstorm

Dust storms are among nature 's most violent and unpredictable phenomena. High winds lift dirt particles or, in the case of sandstorms, sand ...more

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How To Survive a Hurricane

Survive a Hurricane

A hurricane is classified as any tropical or subtropical storm with winds above 74 MPH. Those of us who live on the gulf coast have seen our ...more

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How To Survive a Super Comet Hitting Earth

Survive a Super Comet Hitting Earth

A large comet could come from the outer reaches of the solar system at very short notice. See how you could survive a comet impact like the ...more

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How To Survive a Tornado

Survive a Tornado

It is often said that tornadoes are nature's most violent storms, and for good reason. Not only do tornadoes carry winds up to 320 ...more

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How To Survive a Tsunami

Survive a Tsunami

A tsunami is a series of destructive and very dangerous waves that result from earthquake activity or some other type of underwater ...more

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How To Survive a Tsunami (for Kids)

Survive a Tsunami (for Kids)

A tsunami is a series of huge waves that come from something happening under the sea that disturbs the water, such as an earthquake or an ...more

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How To Survive an Earthquake

Survive an Earthquake

Earthquakes can be among the most destructive natural disasters. Earthquakes cannot be predicted, but your chances of survival are much ...more

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Creepy Crawler Ant Robot

Wow, this robot has incredible movement. "A-Pod is an ant inspired hexapod robot with a 2 DOF abdomen (tail), a 3 DOF head with large mandibles. 6 legs with 3 DOF each. Total 25 servos ...

Remote Control Your Lawn Mower

Time to make those lazy Sunday afternoons even lazier. Instructables member johndavid400 has posted a full HowTo on modding your lawn mower to operate via remote control. " ...How to make your ...

Why Buy a Car When You Can Build-It-Yourself?

BBC show Top Gear has built a homemade electric car in just 18 hours: the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust. According to Autocar,  "...the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust is a road legal car/shed that ...

Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

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